Ultimately, it doesn't look inviting to prospective 3DS owners in search of reasons to spend $169 for the machine. With this in mind, we take comfort in the fact that the DS lineup was, for the most part, hideous for at least a year following launch, with the likes of Ping Pals, Sprung and The Urbz: Sims in the City infesting shelves.

When compared to those abominations, 3DS' meager lineup looks outstanding.

At the same time, with PlayStation Vita on the horizon, a few high profile hits would definitely improve 3DS real estate, not to mention our own personal game collections.